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Sustaining Program Manager — Consumer

Mill
Location
San Bruno, California
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Operations
Salary
$185k to $210k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of program or operations program management experience in hardware, consumer electronics, or appliances, including direct ownership of sustaining/post-launch programs
  • Proven experience managing contract manufacturers/EMS partners from mass production through end of life, including PO, pricing, and cost-variance management
  • Experience leading engineering change orders (ECOs) and coordinating their cross-functional approval and rollout
  • Strong cost and financial acumen, comfortable owning COGS tracking, budget variance, and cost-down initiatives
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with experience running recurring program reviews and reporting program status to leadership
  • Ability to prioritize and sequence a broad portfolio of concurrent sustaining projects under resource constraints
Nice to have
  • Technical background in mechanical engineering, with familiarity with manufacturing processes such as metal stamping, injection molding, or tooling qualification
  • Spanish fluency and experience working with Mexico-based suppliers. Or Chinese fluency and experience with Asian suppliers
  • Experience with kitchen, thermal, or other consumer appliances
What the job really is

The Sustaining Program Manager will oversee the program management of Mill's Consumer hardware line as it transitions from launch to steady-state production. This role involves managing sustaining engineering and supply chain activities, driving engineering changes, and ensuring alignment among various departments while maintaining oversight of contract manufacturers. The manager will also handle cost management, inventory risk, and deliver updates to leadership on program health and risks.

Things to weigh
  • No specific benefits listed in the posting
  • Salary range provided, but it notes that it is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the range
  • The role requires travel, which may impact work-life balance
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